computers in kids rooms.

Amanda Todd, the 15 year old who, after years of enduring cyber-bullying, finally succumbed an killed herself last month. She had flashed a man over webcam, and he later used that picture to ruin the rest of her life. Though this is tragic, it's not the first story like this. The first thing I said to my boyfriend is "this is why you don't put computers in a Childs room". That is something we will never do. No matter how many safety features you think you may have, there are always ways around it. Would you, or do you let your kids have their own computers? Do stories like this one sway your answer?

Amanda Todd, the 15 year old who, after years of enduring cyber-bullying, finally succumbed an killed herself last month. She had flashed a man over webcam, and he later used that picture to ruin the rest of her life. Though this is tragic, it's not the first story like this. The first thing I said to my boyfriend is "this is why you don't put computers in a Childs room". That is something we will never do. No matter how many safety features you think you may have, there are always ways around it. Would you, or do you let your kids have their own computers? Do stories like this one sway your answer?

I grew up with the computer in the family room. My husband ha one in his room. We both agree that our children will not have unlimited access to a computer in their bedroom. I know there are parental controls now, but there is no reason or a child to have a computer in the bedroom. It just isn't needed.

I grew up with the computer in the family room. My husband ha one in his room. We both agree that our children will not have unlimited access to a computer in their bedroom. I know there are parental controls now, but there is no reason or a child to have a computer in the bedroom. It just isn't needed.

I agree completely. Yes, there are other places that they could get on the computer. But by removing them from their private bedrooms, at least I'm minimizing the risk.

The BEST thing to do is to TALK to them A LOT about how pictures and videos are out there forever, once they're out there. And you can't just "take them back".

But...seeing how teenager are not very forward thinking, I figure what's the point in risking it? There are enough other things that they can screw up in their teen lives...at this one I can semi-control.

I agree completely. Yes, there are other places that they could get on the computer. But by removing them from their private bedrooms, at least I'm minimizing the risk.

The BEST thing to do is to TALK to them A LOT about how pictures and videos are out there forever, once they're out there. And you can't just "take them back".

But...seeing how teenager are not very forward thinking, I figure what's the point in risking it? There are enough other things that they can screw up in their teen lives...at this one I can semi-control.

This is why I'm at a toss up with children and smart phones. Even if you do not allow them to have it at night, they can still easily get away with doing things behind your back very easily. I'm not to sure about getting my daughter a cellphone when she's older. I want to for safety reasons, but at the same time I'm afraid I will regret it. As for a computer in her room, no. Never.

This is why I'm at a toss up with children and smart phones. Even if you do not allow them to have it at night, they can still easily get away with doing things behind your back very easily. I'm not to sure about getting my daughter a cellphone when she's older. I want to for safety reasons, but at the same time I'm afraid I will regret it. As for a computer in her room, no. Never.

Definitely no computers in bedrooms. It's like an open window. I was a teenager during the AOL chat room days and I can't begin to count how many pedophiles were on there. And it was so easy to access.

Definitely no computers in bedrooms. It's like an open window. I was a teenager during the AOL chat room days and I can't begin to count how many pedophiles were on there. And it was so easy to access.

Having a computer in her room didn't absolve her parents of teaching her that it was a stupid thing to do.

When Raven got her computer the first thing we did was cover the camera. And then we showed her 4chan. We showed her what happens to stupid little girls who post pictures of their naked bodies on the internet. We told her the story of the girl who took a picture of her breasts and posted it to the internet where the /b/tards took it, saw her school colors and then faxed the picture to the principal of the school. We taught her how having pictures of nudity of minors on her computer could get her parents arrested. I have done my due diligence. If my daughter ignores me and does it anyway.... she will deserve to have her 'life ruined' for a spell.

Having a computer in her room didn't absolve her parents of teaching her that it was a stupid thing to do.

When Raven got her computer the first thing we did was cover the camera. And then we showed her 4chan. We showed her what happens to stupid little girls who post pictures of their naked bodies on the internet. We told her the story of the girl who took a picture of her breasts and posted it to the internet where the /b/tards took it, saw her school colors and then faxed the picture to the principal of the school. We taught her how having pictures of nudity of minors on her computer could get her parents arrested. I have done my due diligence. If my daughter ignores me and does it anyway.... she will deserve to have her 'life ruined' for a spell.

they have phones with no internet attached. when my dd is older she will have a phone to contact me but it will be shared with my plan and with that you can access what numbers she texts or calls. no internet in her room and I will have the key stroke watcher on mine so after she goes to bed I can see everything she typed.

they have phones with no internet attached. when my dd is older she will have a phone to contact me but it will be shared with my plan and with that you can access what numbers she texts or calls. no internet in her room and I will have the key stroke watcher on mine so after she goes to bed I can see everything she typed.

We do not allow computers in bedrooms but they do take their iPods in their rooms during the day. iPods have to be in the living rooms or kitchen before bed. We try to minimize risks while still allowing them some freedom. We talk to them often about how their choices could affect the future.

We do not allow computers in bedrooms but they do take their iPods in their rooms during the day. iPods have to be in the living rooms or kitchen before bed. We try to minimize risks while still allowing them some freedom. We talk to them often about how their choices could affect the future.

I can't make the assumption that when my son is old enough I will act such and such a way. I can infer that I will deal with him individually, but I know when there is a way there is a way. I would prefer to deal with the individual and their ability to make choices, then keep the choice from his fingertips.

I can't make the assumption that when my son is old enough I will act such and such a way. I can infer that I will deal with him individually, but I know when there is a way there is a way. I would prefer to deal with the individual and their ability to make choices, then keep the choice from his fingertips.

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